Henry Slade facing spell out with ankle problem
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland and Exeter Chiefs centre Henry Slade faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after injuring both his ankles playing for club side Exeter Chiefs in the Premiership last weekend. The 26-year-old...
Reader's No.8 of the Year
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the year draws to a close we take a look back at the year that was and have nominated four players from each position for your team of the year. We have included players based on their club...
Eddie Jones' future post 2021 unclear
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Football Union will not rush extend Eddie Jones' contract past its current expiration of 2021. Jones guided England to the World Cup final in November and with his contract up before...
Injury puts Johnny Sexton in doubt for Six Nations
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton could face a race against time to be fit for the Six Nations after suffering a knee injury in Leinster's win over Northampton Saints. The Leinster and Ireland playmaker suffered...
Thursday Morning Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound-Up of the news and headlines doing the rounds across the Rugby World. Leicester Tigers set to hold onto England ace George Ford is set to agree a new deal with...
2020 Six Nations referee appointments announced
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced the match official appointments for the men’s Six Nations 2020 as the road to Rugby World Cup 2023 begins in earnest for the world’s top referees. The selection,...
“I would never ask players not to play for England” - Mark McCall
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens director of rugby Mark McCall has said that the club will not ask their England players to put club before country despite their Premiership status being jeopardized by a 35-point deduction...
Joe Schmidt not in contention for All Blacks job
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt won't be in the running to succeed Steve Hansen as All Blacks' head coach, New Zealand Rugby chairman Brent Impey revealed today. Schmidt...
Japan on the brink of Six Nations invite after Rugby Championship 'dithering' - report
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan could be on the brink of an offer to join the Six Nations European rugby tournament, according to an English news report. Mail Online have reported that Japan could "receive...
Jack Conan to miss 2020 Six Nations
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster have confirmed that number eight Jack Conan will be out for ‘up to six months’ after surgery on his ankle. After picking up a foot injury while on international duty, No 8...
